Composer: Seth Sykes
Seth Sykes and his wife Bessie were traveling evangelists based in Glasgow, Scotland. They traveled around the UK. Seth preached and wrote lyrics to many hymns. They used lantern slide shows to illustrate their message and draw people to their meetings.
Dianne Shapiro, from Discerning Music blog, accessed 1/12/17
Go to person page >Composer: Bessie Sykes
Bessie Sykes and her husband Seth were traveling evangelists based in Glasgow, Scotland. They traveled around the UK. Seth preached and wrote lyrics to many hymns. Bessie wrote the music and accompanied it on a folding organ. They used lantern slide shows to illustrate their message and draw people to their meetings.
Dianne Shapiro, from Discerning Music blog, accessed 1/12/17
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I'm Acquainted With the AuthorI’m acquainted with the Author,
And I know God’s Word is true;
In times of grief it brings relief,
And tells me what to do,
How I dearly love its pages,
For I’ve found the “Rock of Ages”,
I’m acquainted with the Author,
And I know it’s true.
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